Expert stories: be inspired by their insights on how to achieve the SDGs

Tomasz Chruszczow

Tomasz Chruszczow

UNFCCC COP24 Special Envoy for Climate Change @ Ministry of Environment in Poland

Cross-thematicHabitat Post 2030

Global mechanisms for implementation of Agenda 2030 and beyond

May 16, 2022

Developing countries lack financial resources as well as institutional capacity to implement policies, plans and action for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals. This is why cooperation between countries are key to making progress.

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Nasser Golzari

Nasser Golzari

Researcher @ University of Westminster, London, UK

Cross-thematicHabitat Post 2030

Urban inclusion in Middle Eastern cities

May 9, 2022

Cities in the Middle East are experiencing civil war, destruction and occupation. Sustainable redevelopment is only possible when socio-cultural inclusion is considered. The most effective way is to promote inclusive societies through urban integration.

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William Milliken

William Milliken

Research Leader @ Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, London, UK

ClimateHabitat Post 2030

The natural capital of the Amazonian rainforest

May 9, 2022

Sustainable forest management is not only needed to protect our natural resource supplies. It’s also crucial for the entire environment in which we all live. Renewable plant resources will play an increasingly important role in human life.

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Pesetã Fa'amatuãinu To'oto'ole'aava Lama Tone

Pesetã Fa'amatuãinu To'oto'ole'aava Lama Tone

Lecturer @ The University of Auckland, New Zealand

EducationHabitat Post 2030Oceans

Livelihoods of small islands

May 2, 2022

The people of the Pacific Islands are facing exciting social, political and cultural transitions as a result of the huge influence that comes along with the international aid pouring into the area from super-power countries. These transitions also leave them vulnerable.

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Jeffrey Soule

Jeffrey Soule

Former Director of Outreach and International @ American Planning Association, USA

ClimateHabitat Post 2030

New Orleans lessons for climate change

May 2, 2022

To mitigate the impacts of climate change, climate action plans are necessary. The American Planning Association recently edited and endorsed the United Nations’ Habitats Climate Action Plan Benchmark Guidelines, which includes four key elements.

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Kjell-Åke Aronsson

Kjell-Åke Aronsson

Former Director @ Ájtte Mountain and Sami Museum, Sweden

Circular EconomyFoodHabitat Post 2030

Sustainable use of resources by Sami people

April 25, 2022

The Sámi way of life relates closely to nature and their traditional knowledge is built on generations of experience. While Sámi reindeer herding families remain strong, changes have been brought about by modern introductions, such as snowmobiles.

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